Merlin Mary Jose
Quality Assurance Assistant
Bantry
Summary
Quality Assurance professional with a Bachelor's in Dairy Technology and a Master’s in Food Science, experienced in food safety, regulatory compliance, and quality systems. Experienced in maintaining food quality, monitoring critical control parameters, conducting sensory evaluations, and supporting audit readiness. Proven ability to ensure product integrity, resolve quality issues, and maintain compliance with industry standards and labeling regulations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Quality Assurance Assistant
Glenilen Farm
03.2024 - Current
- Ensured compliance with BRC and HACCP standards on the production floor.
- Coordinated 50+ monthly tests with external labs; ensured timely, accurate reporting.
- Managed calibration schedules and maintained audit-ready records.
- Resolved customer complaints through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Performed routine sensory checks to ensure product quality and consistency.
- Supported BRC and customer audits with strong documentation and compliance.
- Assessed quality of finished products with careful inspections.
- Reviewed laboratory test results to ensure compliance with specifications and authorized product release accordingly.
Notetaker
Notetaking Solutions
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Maintained comprehensive notes of 8 subjects per semester.
- Condensed complex information from 20 weekly lectures, refining written and verbal articulation skills.
- Delivered lecture notes within a 24-hour turnaround, showcasing adept time management and effective correspondence while maintaining confidentiality regarding the recipients of the notes.
- Crafted detailed notes with a 98% accuracy rate.
- Created detailed tables and diagrams for subjects like accounting aiding in understanding the complex concepts and increasing the performance by 25%.
Part time Crew Member
Mc Donald's
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with a team of 5 members to handle 50 customers per hour during peak periods, ensuring smooth operations and minimizing wait times.
- Adhered to food safety practices during the preparation of food and handling.
- Communicated complex orders to the kitchen team, resulting in a 99% accuracy rate.
- Streamlined order-taking, dessert preparation, and front-counter operations, reducing service delays by 20% amidst staffing constraints.
Assistant Dairy Officer Intern
Milma
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Performed an average of 15 chemical, microbial, and sensory tests weekly to ensure strict adherence to quality standards and accurate analysis of samples.
- Increased the production rate of Paneer (Indian Cheese) in the plant by 2 times by working collaboratively with a team of 5 members.
- Employed data analysis and sharp observations to detect and resolve production inconsistencies, resulting in an annual reduction of operational errors by 25%.
- Navigated and excelled in 7 diverse production schedules and environments while maintaining quality benchmarks.
- Played a pivotal role in supporting Production and Quality Control teams during ISO and FSSAI audits, contributing to the achievement of 100% compliance and earning commendation for audit performance, including meticulous handling and documentation of samples.
- Implemented HACCP regulations with precision, resulting in a 0% incidence of safety violations and ensuring consistent, high-quality food production.
Education
MSc - Food Science
University College Cork
09.2022 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Dairy Technology -
Kerala Veterinary And Animal Sciences University
09.2017 - 03.2022
Skills
- Food Safety & Quality Assurance (HACCP principles, food safety practices)
- Calibration Management & Audit Support
- Labeling & Packaging Compliance
- Sensory Evaluation & pH Testing
- Training Coordination & Documentation
- Strong Attention to Detail & Problem-Solving
- Data Analysis, Experimental Design, and Excel proficiency
Academic Project
Effects of lipids in temperature induced structure forming properties of plant protein ingredients
- Analyzed the interaction between different oils and plant protein isolate during heating and cooling using Rapid Visco Analyzer.
- Demonstrated the correlation between the type of oil and the changes in viscosity of protein-oil combination with heating and cooling.
- Analyzed Rapid Visco Analyser Curve of 64 different combinations of plant protein isolate and oils.
- Conducted triplicate experiments and analyzed results, presenting findings through graphical representations
Timeline
Quality Assurance Assistant
Glenilen Farm
03.2024 - Current
Notetaker
Notetaking Solutions
09.2023 - 02.2024
Part time Crew Member
Mc Donald's
05.2023 - 08.2023
MSc - Food Science
University College Cork
09.2022 - 09.2023
Assistant Dairy Officer Intern
Milma
09.2021 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Dairy Technology -
Kerala Veterinary And Animal Sciences University
09.2017 - 03.2022
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